November 2015

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It was 21 wheat season ago, and corn plantings and soybean plantings ago that this photo was taken.

It's the Ada High School Future Farmers of America from the 1993-94 school year.

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The Ohio Northern University public relations program has been re-accredited for Certified for Education in Public Relations (CEPR) designation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

PRSA recognized Ohio Northern’s accomplishment at the PRSA 2015 International Conference in Atlanta on Nov. 7. Dr. Alisa Agozzino, APR, assistant professor of public relations, accepted on behalf of ONU.

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Community Health Professionals received a commendation from Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State, on CHP’s 40th anniversary.

The presentation was made following the Nov. 18 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. Brian Bauman, regional liaison to Secretary of State Husted, made the presentation. Receiving it was Brent Tow, president and CEO of Community Health Professionals.

Community Health Professionals was established in Van Wert n 1975. Today, in addition to Van Wert and Ada, it services clients in Archbold, Bryan, Defiance, Paulding, Delphos, Lima, Wapakoneta and Celina.

Claudia Crawford, RN, BSN, CHPN, is the nursing supervisor of the Ada office.

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James E. Dearth, 52, died on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 4:54 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.           

He was born on June 28, 1963 in Lima, Ohio, to Ronald E. “Pud” Dearth and Barbara E. (Adams) Dearth, his father survives in Ada and his mother survives in California. He married Jennifer L. Dunbar on April 19, 2000 and she survives in Ada.           

James was a mechanic. He was a 1981 graduate of Ada High School and attended Northwestern Business College for 2 years. He was a member of the Liberty Conservation Club of Ada.            

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By Monty Siekerman
Santa will pop in and out of Ada several times in the next few weeks. Who is minding the store while he visits here? Mrs. Claus and the elves, we hope.

Look for Santa at:
• ReStore from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, Dec. 4. Children are invited to "shop" for family members, but in this case the "shopping" is free. A child may select a free gift for each person in his/her family. And, the packages will be wrapped at no charge.

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Ohio Northern rallied from a 16-0 halftime deficit to post a 27-22 victory at Franklin (Ind.) in the First Round of the NCAA III Football Playoffs on a wet and snowy Saturday afternoon at Faught Stadium.

The Polar Bears improve to 9-2 on the season and advance to the Second Round next Saturday, while the Grizzlies end their season with an 8-3 record.

Senior Justin Magazine ran 36 times for 153 yards and two touchdowns and sophomore Ricardo Johnson completed 13-of-17 passes for 190 yards and a TD to lead Ohio Northern.

Franklin was led by Chase Burton, who completed 21-of-44 passes for 290 yards and two TDs.

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Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Need help with a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone?

Max Gauthier is there to help. The service is free, funded by a $1 billion annual federal budget for AmerriCorps.

Max is available at the Ada Public Library from now until August. He is usually available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. For an appointment for one-on-one help, call the library at 429-634-5246.

He has studied computer engineering at Ohio Northern and taken courses at Rhodes State.

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Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

400 bowls x $10 = $4,000.

That's the amount raised Saturday at an Artists Against Hunger luncheon held at the Wilson Art Building.

Ceramic bowls were created by ONU students, faculty, and staff and Ada students. Even those who attend the Child Development Center had a part in it.

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For $10, a purchaser received a unique bowl of their choosing and could fill it as many times as they wished from an array of various handmade soups kept warm in 24 crock pots. There was pizza for the anti-soup crowd.

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Icon viewers are invited to join the second annual Family & Consumer Sciences Day—the national celebration that educates families about the importance of preparing healthy meals and “dining in” together.

Families are encouraged to "Dine In" on Saturday, Dec. 3,  by preparing and eating a healthy meal together.

“Family & Consumer Sciences Day calls attention to something simple families can do to be physically, mentally, and financially healthier—prepare and eat a nutritious meal together.

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Holidays, filled with memories, can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones.

Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada will hold its 12th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.

Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a large Christmas tree. It will be in memory of someone from the family attending the service.

At 3 p.m., Rev. Mary Jo Yeakel, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Ada, and Randy Davis, pastor of Lima First Assembly of God, will each present a short memorial service.

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